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Author Moro, G.; Campos, R.; Daems, E.; Moretto, L.M.; De Wael, K.
  Title Haem-mediated albumin biosensing : towards voltammetric detection of PFOA Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Bioelectrochemistry: an international journal devoted to electrochemical aspects of biology and biological aspects of electrochemistry Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 152 Issue Pages 108428-7
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab)
  Abstract The haem group is a promising redox probe for the design of albumin-based voltammetric sensors. Among the endogenous ligands carried by human serum albumin (hSA), haem is characterised by a reversible redox behaviour and its binding kinetics strongly depend on hSA’s conformation, which, in turn, depends on the presence of other ligands. In this work, the potential applicability of haem, especially hemin, as a redox probe was first tested in a proof-of-concept study using perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) as model analyte. PFOA is known to bind hSA by occupying Sudlow’s I site (FA7) which is spatially related to the haem-binding site (FA1). The latter undergoes a conformational change, which is expected to affect hemin’s binding kinetics. To verify this hypothesis, hemin:albumin complexes in the presence/absence of PFOA were first screened by UV–Vis spectroscopy. Once the complex formation was verified, haem was further characterised via electrochemical methods to estimate its electron transfer kinetics. The hemin:albumin:PFOA system was studied in solution, with the aim of describing the multiple equilibria at stake and designing an electrochemical assay for PFOA monitoring. This latter could be integrated with protein-based bioremediation approaches for the treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances polluted waters. Overall, our preliminary results show how hemin can be applied as a redox probe in albumin-based voltammetric sensing strategies.
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  Language Wos 000971630400001 Publication Date 2023-03-27
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  ISSN (down) 1567-5394 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 5 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5; 2023 IF: 3.346
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:195069 Serial 8876
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Author Khan, A.W.; Jan, F.; Saeed, A.; Zaka-ul-Islam, M.; Abrar, M.; Khattak, N.A.D.; Zakaullah, M.
  Title Comparative study of electron temperature and excitation temperature in a magnetic pole enhanced-inductively coupled argon plasma Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Current applied physics Abbreviated Journal Curr Appl Phys
  Volume 13 Issue 7 Pages 1241-1246
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Magnetic Pole Enhanced-Inductively Coupled Plasmas (MaPE-ICPs) in analogy to the conventional ICPs exhibit two modes of operation, depending on the power coupling mechanism, i.e., a low power mode with dominant capacitive coupling (E-mode) and a high power mode with dominant inductive coupling (H-mode). A comparative study of the electron temperature measured by a Langmuir probe (T-e(LP)) and the electron excitation temperature (T-exc(OES)) determined by Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) is reported in the two distinct modes of a MaPE-ICP operated in argon. The dependence of T-e(LP), T-exc(OES) and their ratio (T-e(LP)/T-exc(OES)) on applied power (5-50 W) and gas pressure (15-60 mTorr) is explored, and the validity of T-exc(OES) as an alternative diagnostic to T-e(LP) is tested in the two modes of MaPE-ICP. The OES based non-invasive measurement of the plasma parameters such as electron temperature is very useful for plasma processing applications in which probe measurements are limited. (C) 2013 Elsevier B. V. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000322631400014 Publication Date 2013-04-17
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  ISSN (down) 1567-1739; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.971 Times cited 13 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.971; 2013 IF: 2.026
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110718 Serial 421
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Author Guerrero, A.; Pfannmöller, M.; Kovalenko, A.; Ripolles, T.S.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Kaufmann, L.-D.; Bisquert, J.; Garcia-Belmonte, G.
  Title Nanoscale mapping by electron energy-loss spectroscopy reveals evolution of organic solar cell contact selectivity Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Organic electronics: physics, materials, applications Abbreviated Journal Org Electron
  Volume 16 Issue 16 Pages 227-233
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices are on the verge of commercialization being long-term stability a key challenge. Morphology evolution during lifetime has been suggested to be one of the main pathways accounting for performance degradation. There is however a lack of certainty on how specifically the morphology evolution relates to individual electrical parameters on operating devices. In this work a case study is created based on a thermodynamically unstable organic active layer which is monitored over a period of one year under non-accelerated degradation conditions. The morphology evolution is revealed by compositional analysis of ultrathin cross-sections using nanoscale imaging in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) coupled with electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS). Additionally, devices are electrically monitored in real-time using the non-destructive electrical techniques capacitance-voltage (C-V) and Impedance Spectroscopy (IS). By comparison of imaging and electrical techniques the relationship between nanoscale morphology and individual electrical parameters of device operation can be conclusively discerned. It is ultimately observed how the change in the cathode contact properties occurring after the migration of fullerene molecules explains the improvement in the overall device performance. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000345649500029 Publication Date 2014-11-17
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  ISSN (down) 1566-1199; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.399 Times cited 24 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes 287594 Sunflower; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 3.399; 2015 IF: 3.827
  Call Number c:irua:122169 Serial 2267
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Author Ilgrande, C.; Mastroleo, F.; Christiaens, M.E.R.; Lindeboom, R.E.F.; Prat, D.; Van Hoey, O.; Ambrozova, I.; Coninx, I.; Heylen, W.; Pommerening-Roser, A.; Spieck, E.; Boon, N.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Leys, N.; Clauwaert, P.
  Title Reactivation of microbial strains and synthetic communities after a spaceflight to the International Space Station : corroborating the feasibility of essential conversions in the MELiSSA Loop Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Astrobiology Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 19 Issue 9 Pages 1167-1176
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract To sustain human deep space exploration or extra-terrestrial settlements where no resupply from the Earth or other planets is possible, technologies for in situ food production, water, air, and waste recovery need to be developed. The Micro-Ecological Life Support System Alternative (MELiSSA) is such a Regenerative Life Support System (RLSS) and it builds on several bacterial bioprocesses. However, alterations in gravity, temperature, and radiation associated with the space environment can affect survival and functionality of the microorganisms. In this study, representative strains of different carbon and nitrogen metabolisms with application in the MELiSSA were selected for launch and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) exposure. An edible photoautotrophic strain (Arthrospira sp. PCC 8005), a photoheterotrophic strain (Rhodospirillum rubrum S1H), a ureolytic heterotrophic strain (Cupriavidus pinatubonensis 1245), and combinations of C. pinatubonensis 1245 and autotrophic ammonia and nitrite oxidizing strains (Nitrosomonas europaea ATCC19718, Nitrosomonas ureae Nm10, and Nitrobacter winogradskyi Nb255) were sent to the International Space Station (ISS) for 7 days. There, the samples were exposed to 2.8 mGy, a dose 140 times higher than on the Earth, and a temperature of 22 degrees C +/- 1 degrees C. On return to the Earth, the cultures were reactivated and their growth and activity were compared with terrestrial controls stored under refrigerated (5 degrees C +/- 2 degrees C) or room temperature (22 degrees C +/- 1 degrees C and 21 degrees C +/- 0 degrees C) conditions. Overall, no difference was observed between terrestrial and ISS samples. Most cultures presented lower cell viability after the test, regardless of the type of exposure, indicating a harsher effect of the storage and sample preparation than the spaceflight itself. Postmission analysis revealed the successful survival and proliferation of all cultures except for Arthrospira, which suffered from the premission depressurization test. These observations validate the possibility of launching, storing, and reactivating bacteria with essential functionalities for microbial bioprocesses in RLSS.
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  Language Wos 000475278300001 Publication Date 2019-06-04
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  ISSN (down) 1557-8070; 1531-1074 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:161342 Serial 8456
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Author Borah, R.; Kumar, A.; Samantaray, M.; Desai, A.; Tseng, F.-G.
  Title Photothermal heating of Au nanorods and nanospheres : temperature characteristics and strength of convective forces Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Plasmonics Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 18 Issue 4 Pages 1449-1465
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract The nanoscale photothermal effect and the optofluidic convection around plasmonic nanoparticles drive the application of such nanoparticles in micro-environment. In this work, heat transfer and fluid flow around Au nanospheres and nanorods in water medium under continuous and pulsed wave laser irradiance was investigated using an FEM based numerical framework. Au nanospheres of a wide range of diameter: 40 nm = Diameter (D) = 180 nm and relatively large nanorods (diameter: 50 nm) with varying aspect ratio (1 = Aspect ratio (A) = 5) and orientation (0 degrees = ? = 90 degrees, ? = 0 degrees, 90 degrees) with respect to the incident EM radiation were investigated for continuous wave (CW) and pulsed wave laser. It was found that although nanorods can attain much higher temperature than nanospheres, orientation of a nanorod is an important factor to be carefully considered in applications. In micro-scale spherical and hemispherical confinements (diameter < 14.4 p.m), the convective velocity fields around nanoparticles is in the order of 10-9 m/s, with only a weak effect of the slip or no-slip boundary condition on the confining walls. Importantly, the size of the confinement has a strong effect leading to an order of magnitude stronger convection for 14.4 p.m (diameter) spherical confinement as compared to 3.6 p.m confinement. Additionally close proximity of the nanoparticles to the confining walls strongly reduces (by an order of magnitude) the convective currents. The results reported herein provides important insights for the use of photothermal nanoparticles in microscale confined space (e.g. cellular environment) for applications such as optical tweezers, photoporation, etc.
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  Language Wos 000985445100001 Publication Date 2023-05-11
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  ISSN (down) 1557-1955; 1557-1963 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3; 2023 IF: 2.139
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:197380 Serial 8914
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Author Karapetrov, G.; Belkin, A.; Iavarone, M.; Fedor, J.; Novosad, V.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Anisotropic superconductivity and vortex dynamics in magnetically coupled F/S and F/S/F hybrids Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn
  Volume 24 Issue 1/2 Pages 905-910
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Magnetically coupled superconductorferromagnet hybrids offer advanced routes for nanoscale control of superconductivity. Magnetotransport characteristics and scanning tunneling microscopy images of vortex structures in superconductorferromagnet hybrids reveal rich superconducting phase diagrams. Focusing on a particular combination of a ferromagnet with a well-ordered periodic magnetic domain structure with alternating out-of-plane component of magnetization, and a small coherence length superconductor, we find directed nucleation of superconductivity above the domain wall boundaries. We show that near the superconductor-normal state phase boundary the superconductivity is localized in narrow mesoscopic channels. In order to explore the Abrikosov flux line ordering in F/S hybrids, we use a combination of scanning tunneling microscopy and GinzburgLandau simulations. The magnetic stripe domain structure induces periodic local magnetic induction in the superconductor, creating a series of pinninganti-pinning channels for externally added magnetic flux quanta. Such laterally confined Abrikosov vortices form quasi-1D arrays (chains). The transitions between multichain states occur through propagation of kinks at the intermediate fields. At high fields we show that the system becomes nonlinear due to a change in both the number of vortices and the confining potential. In F/S/F hybrids we demonstrate the evolution of the anisotropic conductivity in the superconductor that is magnetically coupled with two adjacent ferromagnetic layers. Stripe magnetic domain structures in both F-layers are aligned under each other, resulting in a directional superconducting order parameter in the superconducting layer. The conductance anisotropy strongly depends on the period of the magnetic domains and the strength of the local magnetization. The anisotropic conductivity of up to three orders of magnitude can be achieved with a spatial critical temperature modulation of 5% of T c. Induced anisotropic properties in the F/S and F/S/F hybrids have a potential for future application in switching and nonvolatile memory elements operating at low temperatures.
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000289855700150 Publication Date 2010-10-01
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  ISSN (down) 1557-1939;1557-1947; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 2 Open Access
  Notes ; This work as well as the use of the Center for Nanoscale Materials and the Electron Microscopy Center at Argonne National Laboratory were supported by UChicago Argonne, LLC, Operator of Argonne National Laboratory (“Argonne”). Argonne, a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science laboratory, is operated under Contract No. DE-AC02-06CH11357. This work was also supported by the Ministry of Education, Agency for Structural Funds of the European Union, Research and Development Program, under agreement 262 401 200 19. M.V.M. and F. M. P. acknowledge support from the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), the Belgian Science Policy, the JSPS/ESF-NES program, the ESF-AQDJJ network, and the Vlaanderen-USA bilateral program. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18; 2011 IF: 0.650
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89930 Serial 130
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Author Croitoru, M.D.; Buzdin, A.I.
  Title FFLO-wave-vector lock-in effect in quasi-1D superconductors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn
  Volume 28 Issue 28 Pages 1305-1308
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We study the phase transition into the Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov state in high magnetic field in quasi-one dimensional superconductors within the quasi-classical formalism, taking into account the interchain Josephson coupling and the paramagnetic spin splitting. We show that anomalies in the field-direction dependence of the upper critical field when the magnetic field length equals to the FFLO period, previously described in [29], are characterized by the lock-in effect of the FFLO modulation wave vector, which is governed by the magnetic length.
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000352085700019 Publication Date 2014-12-13
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  ISSN (down) 1557-1939;1557-1947; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 4 Open Access
  Notes ; We thank D. Jerome for useful discussions. We acknowledge the support by the French ANR program “ElectroVortex” and European NanoSC COST Action MP1201. M.D.C. acknowledges the support by the BELSPO Return to Belgium Grant. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18; 2015 IF: 0.909
  Call Number c:irua:125540 Serial 1187
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Author Guidini, A.; Flammia, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Perali, A.
  Title BCS-BEC crossover in quantum confined superconductors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn
  Volume 29 Issue 29 Pages 711-715
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Ultranarrow superconductors are in the strong quantum confinement regime with formation of multiple coherent condensates associated with the many subbands of the electronic structure. Here, we analyze the multiband BCS-BEC crossover induced by the chemical potential tuned close to a subband bottom, in correspondence of a superconducting shape resonance. The evolution of the condensate fraction and of the pair correlation length in the ground state as functions of the chemical potential demonstrates the tunability of the BCS-BEC crossover for the condensate component of the selected subband. The extension of the crossover regime increases when the pairing strength and/or the characteristic energy of the interaction get larger. Our results indicate the coexistence of large and small Cooper pairs in the crossover regime, leading to the optimal parameter configuration for high transition temperature superconductivity.
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000371089500034 Publication Date 2015-12-23
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  ISSN (down) 1557-1939 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 12 Open Access
  Notes ; We acknowledge A. Bianconi and A.A. Shanenko for useful discussions. A.P. acknowledges financial support from the University of Camerino under the project FAR “Control and enhancement of superconductivity by engineering materials at the nanoscale”. M.V.M. acknowledges support from the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Special Research Funds of the University of Antwerp (BOF-UA). A.P. and M.V.M. acknowledge the collaboration within the MultiSuper International Network (http://www.multisuper.org) for exchange of ideas and suggestions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132287 Serial 4143
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Author Croitoru, M.D.; Shanenko, A.A.; Vagov, A.; Vasenko, A.S.; Milošević, M.V.; Axt, V.M.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Influence of disorder on superconducting correlations in nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn
  Volume 29 Issue 29 Pages 605-609
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We investigate how the interplay of quantum confinement and level broadening caused by disorder affects superconducting correlations in ultra-small metallic grains. We use the electron-phonon interaction-induced electron mass renormalization and the reduced static-path approximation of the BCS formalism to calculate the critical temperature as a function of the grain size. We show how the strong electron-impurity scattering additionally smears the peak structure in the electronic density of states of a metallic grain and imposes additional limits on the critical temperature under strong quantum confinement.
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000371089500013 Publication Date 2016-01-08
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  ISSN (down) 1557-1939 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 7 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Belgian Science Policy (BELSPO Back to Belgium Grant), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Methusalem Foundation of the Flemish Government, TOPBOF-UA, and the bilateral project CNPq-FWO-Vl. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132286 Serial 4195
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Author Cariglia, M.; Vargas-Paredes, A.; Doria, M.M.; Bianconi, A.; Milošević, M.V.; Perali, A.
  Title Shape-Resonant Superconductivity in Nanofilms: from Weak to Strong Coupling Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn
  Volume 29 Issue 29 Pages 3081-3086
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Ultrathin superconductors of different materials are becoming a powerful platform to find mechanisms for enhancement of superconductivity, exploiting shape resonances in different superconducting properties. Here, we evaluate the superconducting gap and its spatial profile, the multiple gap components, and the chemical potential, of generic superconducting nanofilms, considering the pairing attraction and its energy scale as tunable parameters, from weak to strong coupling, at fixed electron density. Superconducting properties are evaluated at mean field level as a function of the thickness of the nanofilm, in order to characterize the shape resonances in the superconducting gap. We find that the most pronounced shape resonances are generated for weakly coupled superconductors, while approaching the strong coupling regime the shape resonances are rounded by a mixing of the subbands due to the large energy gaps extending over large energy scales. Finally, we find that the spatial profile, transverse to the nanofilm, of the superconducting gap acquires a flat behavior in the shape resonance region, indicating that a robust and uniform multigap superconducting state can arise at resonance.
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000390030600016 Publication Date 2016-08-17
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  ISSN (down) 1557-1939 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 11 Open Access
  Notes ; We acknowledge D. Valentinis, D. Van der Marel, and C. Berthod for useful discussions. A. Ricci is also acknowledged for his comments on the experimental detection of the predictions of this paper. A. Bianconi acknowledges financial support from Superstripes non-profit organization. M. Cariglia acknowledges CNPq support from project (205029 / 2014-0) and FAPEMIG support from project APQ-02164-14. M.M. Doria acknowledges CNPq support from funding (23079.014992 / 2015-39). M.V. Milosevic acknowledges support from Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). A. Perali acknowledges financial support from the University of Camerino under the project FAR “Control and enhancement of superconductivity by engineering materials at the nanoscale”. All authors acknowledge the collaboration within the MultiSuper Network (http://www.multisuper.org) for exchange of ideas and suggestions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:140347 Serial 4461
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Author Zarenia, M.; Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G. de A.
  Title Topological confinement in an antisymmetric potential in bilayer graphene in the presence of a magnetic field Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Nanoscale research letters Abbreviated Journal Nanoscale Res Lett
  Volume 6 Issue Pages 452,1-452,10
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We investigate the effect of an external magnetic field on the carrier states that are localized at a potential kink and a kink-antikink in bilayer graphene. These chiral states are localized at the interface between two potential regions with opposite signs.
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000293299800001 Publication Date 2011-07-14
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  ISSN (down) 1556-276X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.833 Times cited 4 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Brazilian agency CNPq (Pronex), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the bilateral projects between Flanders and Brazil and FWO-CNPq. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.833; 2011 IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91745 Serial 3674
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Author Roose, D.; Leroux, F.; de Vocht, N.; Guglielmetti, C.; Pintelon, I.; Adriaensen, D.; Ponsaerts, P.; van der Linden, A.-M.; Bals, S.
  Title Multimodal imaging of micron-sized iron oxide particles following in vitro and in vivo uptake by stem cells: down to the nanometer scale Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Contrast media and molecular imaging Abbreviated Journal Contrast Media Mol I
  Volume 9 Issue 6 Pages 400-408
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Bio-Imaging lab
  Abstract In this study, the interaction between cells and micron-sized paramagnetic iron oxide (MPIO) particles was investigated by characterizing MPIO in their original state, and after cellular uptake in vitro as well as in vivo. Moreover, MPIO in the olfactory bulb were studied 9months after injection. Using various imaging techniques, cell-MPIO interactions were investigated with increasing spatial resolution. Live cell confocal microscopy demonstrated that MPIO co-localize with lysosomes after in vitro cellular uptake. In more detail, a membrane surrounding the MPIO was observed by high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). Following MPIO uptake in vivo, the same cell-MPIO interaction was observed by HAADF-STEM in the subventricular zone at 1week and in the olfactory bulb at 9months after MPIO injection. These findings provide proof for the current hypothesis that MPIO are internalized by the cell through endocytosis. The results also show MPIO are not biodegradable, even after 9months in the brain. Moreover, they show the possibility of HAADF-STEM generating information on the labeled cell as well as on the MPIO. In summary, the methodology presented here provides a systematic route to investigate the interaction between cells and nanoparticles from the micrometer level down to the nanometer level and beyond. Copyright (c) 2014 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.
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  Language Wos 000346172100001 Publication Date 2014-04-24
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  ISSN (down) 1555-4309; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.307 Times cited 5 Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes ; The authors would like to thank Sofie Thys for her technical support. The UltraVIEW VoX spinning disk confocal microscope was purchased with support of the Hercules Foundation (Hercules Type 1: AUHA 09/001 and AUHA 11/01). The authors also appreciate financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative no. 262348 European Soft Matter Infrastructure, ESMI), the Fund for Scientific Research- Flanders and the Flemish Institute for Science and Technology and the Belgian government through the Interuniversity Attraction Pole Program (IAP- PAI). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.307; 2014 IF: 2.923
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122750 Serial 2222
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Author Ding, F.; Li, B.; Akopian, N.; Perinetti, U.; Chen, Y.H.; Peeters, F.M.; Rastelli, A.; Zwiller, V.; Schmidt, O.G.
  Title Single neutral excitons confined in AsBr3 in situ etched InGaAs quantum rings Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of nanoelectronics and optoelectronics Abbreviated Journal J Nanoelectron Optoe
  Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 51-57
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We observe the evolution of single self-assembled semiconductor quantum dots into quantum rings during AsBr3 in situ etching. The direct three-dimensional imaging of In(Ga)As nanostructures embedded in GaAs matrix is demonstrated by selective wet chemical etching combined with atomic force microscopy. Single neutral excitons confined in these quantum rings are studied by magneto-photoluminescence. Oscillations in the exciton radiative recombination energy and in the emission intensity are observed under an applied magnetic field. Further, we demonstrate that the period of the oscillations can be tuned by a gate potential that modifies the exciton confinement. The experimental results, combined with calculations, indicate that the exciton Aharonov-Bohm effect may account for the observed effects.
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  Language Wos 000290692200005 Publication Date 2011-04-18
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  ISSN (down) 1555-130X;1555-1318; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 0.497 Times cited 3 Open Access
  Notes ; We acknowledge L. P. Kouwenhoven and Z. G. Wang for support, C. C. Bof Bufon, C. Deneke, V. Fomin, A. Govorov, S. Kiravittaya, and Wen-Hao Chang for their help and discussions. We are grateful for the financial support of NWO (VIDI), the CAS-MPG programm, the DFG (FOR730), BMBF (No. 01BM459), NSFC China (60625402), and Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1). ; Approved Most recent IF: 0.497; 2011 IF: 0.556
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90187 Serial 3025
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Author Abakumov, M.A.; Nukolova, N.V.; Sokolsky-Papkov, M.; Shein, S.A.; Sandalova, T.O.; Vishwasrao, H.M.; Grinenko, N.F.; Gubsky, I.L.; Abakumov, A.M.; Kabanov, A.V.; Chekhonin, V.P.;
  Title VEGF-targeted magnetic nanoparticles for MRI visualization of brain tumor Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Nanomedicine: nanotechnology, biology and medicine Abbreviated Journal Nanomed-Nanotechnol
  Volume 11 Issue 11 Pages 825-833
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract This work is focused on synthesis and characterization of targeted magnetic nanoparticles as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) agents for in vivo visualization of gliomas. Ferric oxide (Fe3O4) cores were synthesized by thermal decomposition and coated with bovine serum albumin (BSA) to form nanoparticles with D-eff of 53 +/- 9 nm. The BSA was further cross-linked to improve colloidal stability. Monoclonal antibodies against vascular endothelial growth factor (mAbVEGF) were covalently conjugated to BSA through a polyethyleneglycol linker. Here we demonstrate that 1) BSA coated nanoparticles are stable and non-toxic to different cells at concentration up to 2.5 mg/mL; 2) conjugation of monoclonal antibodies to nanoparticles promotes their binding to VEGF-positive glioma C6 cells in vitro; 3) targeted nanoparticles are effective in MRI visualization of the intracranial glioma. Thus, mAbVEGF-targeted BSA-coated magnetic nanoparticles are promising MRI contrast agents for glioma visualization. (C) 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000354559600004 Publication Date 2015-01-31
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  ISSN (down) 1549-9634; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 5.72 Times cited 62 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.72; 2015 IF: 6.155
  Call Number c:irua:126351 Serial 3838
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Author Neyts, E.C.; Thijsse, B.J.; Mees, M.J.; Bal, K.M.; Pourtois, G.
  Title Establishing uniform acceptance in force biased Monte Carlo simulations Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Journal of chemical theory and computation Abbreviated Journal J Chem Theory Comput
  Volume 8 Issue 6 Pages 1865-1869
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Uniform acceptance force biased Monte Carlo (UFMC) simulations have previously been shown to be a powerful tool to simulate atomic scale processes, enabling one to follow the dynamical path during the simulation. In this contribution, we present a simple proof to demonstrate that this uniform acceptance still complies with the condition of detailed balance, on the condition that the characteristic parameter lambda = 1/2 and that the maximum allowed step size is chosen to be sufficiently small. Furthermore, the relation to Metropolis Monte Carlo (MMC) is also established, and it is shown that UFMC reduces to MMC by choosing the characteristic parameter lambda = 0 [Rao, M. et al. Mol. Phys. 1979, 37, 1773]. Finally, a simple example compares the UFMC and MMC methods.
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  Language Wos 000305092400002 Publication Date 2012-05-16
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN (down) 1549-9618;1549-9626; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 5.245 Times cited 20 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.245; 2012 IF: 5.389
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99090 Serial 1082
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Author Bal, K.M.; Neyts, E.C.
  Title Merging Metadynamics into Hyperdynamics: Accelerated Molecular Simulations Reaching Time Scales from Microseconds to Seconds Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Journal of chemical theory and computation Abbreviated Journal J Chem Theory Comput
  Volume 11 Issue 11 Pages 4545-4554
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract The hyperdynamics method is a powerful tool to simulate slow processes at the atomic level. However, the construction of an optimal hyperdynamics potential is a task that is far from trivial. Here, we propose a generally applicable implementation of the hyperdynamics algorithm, borrowing two concepts from metadynamics. First, the use of a collective variable (CV) to represent the accelerated dynamics gives the method a very large flexibility and simplicity. Second, a metadynamics procedure can be used to construct a suitable history-dependent bias potential on-the-fly, effectively turning the algorithm into a self-learning accelerated molecular dynamics method. This collective variable-driven hyperdynamics (CVHD) method has a modular design: both the local system properties on which the bias is based, as well as the characteristics of the biasing method itself, can be chosen to match the needs of the considered system. As a result, system-specific details are abstracted from the biasing algorithm itself, making it extremely versatile and transparent. The method is tested on three model systems: diffusion on the Cu(001) surface and nickel-catalyzed methane decomposition, as examples of reactive processes with a bond-length-based CV, and the folding of a long polymer-like chain, using a set of dihedral angles as a CV. Boost factors up to 109, corresponding to a time scale of seconds, could be obtained while still accurately reproducing correct dynamics.
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  Language Wos 000362921700004 Publication Date 2015-09-02
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  ISSN (down) 1549-9618 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 5.245 Times cited 41 Open Access
  Notes K.M.B. is funded as Ph.D. fellow (aspirant) of the FWOFlanders (Fund for Scientific Research-Flanders), Grant No. 11 V8915N. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center) and the HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA), funded by the Hercules Foundation and the Flemish Government−Department EWI. Approved Most recent IF: 5.245; 2015 IF: 5.498
  Call Number c:irua:128183 Serial 3991
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Author Bal, K.M.
  Title Reweighted Jarzynski sampling : acceleration of rare events and free energy calculation with a bias potential learned from nonequilibrium work Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Chemical Theory And Computation Abbreviated Journal J Chem Theory Comput
  Volume 17 Issue 11 Pages 6766-6774
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract We introduce a simple enhanced sampling approach for the calculation of free energy differences and barriers along a one-dimensional reaction coordinate. First, a small number of short nonequilibrium simulations are carried out along the reaction coordinate, and the Jarzynski equality is used to learn an approximate free energy surface from the nonequilibrium work distribution. This free energy estimate is represented in a compact form as an artificial neural network and used as an external bias potential to accelerate rare events in a subsequent molecular dynamics simulation. The final free energy estimate is then obtained by reweighting the equilibrium probability distribution of the reaction coordinate sampled under the influence of the external bias. We apply our reweighted Jarzynski sampling recipe to four processes of varying scales and complexities.spanning chemical reaction in the gas phase, pair association in solution, and droplet nucleation in supersaturated vapor. In all cases, we find reweighted Jarzynski sampling to be a very efficient strategy, resulting in rapid convergence of the free energy to high precision.
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  Language Wos 000718183600008 Publication Date 2021-10-29
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  ISSN (down) 1549-9618 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 5.245 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.245
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:184676 Serial 8479
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Author Oliveira, M.C.; Yusupov, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Cordeiro, R.M.
  Title Lipid Oxidation: Role of Membrane Phase-Separated Domains Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Chemical Information And Modeling Abbreviated Journal J Chem Inf Model
  Volume 61 Issue 6 Pages 2857-2868
  Keywords A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ;
  Abstract Lipid oxidation is associated with several inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, but many questions to unravel its effects on biomembranes are still open due to the complexity of the topic. For instance, recent studies indicated that phase-separated domains can have a significant effect on membrane function. It is reported that domain interfaces are “hot spots” for pore formation, but the underlying mechanisms and the effect of oxidation-induced phase separation on membranes remain elusive. Thus, to evaluate the permeability of the membrane coexisting of liquid-ordered (Lo) and liquid-disordered (Ld) domains, we performed atomistic molecular dynamics simulations. Specifically, we studied the membrane permeability of nonoxidized or oxidized homogeneous membranes (single-phase) and at the Lo/Ld domain interfaces of heterogeneous membranes, where the Ld domain is composed of either oxidized or nonoxidized lipids. Our simulation results reveal that the addition of only 1.5% of lipid aldehyde molecules at the Lo/Ld domain interfaces of heterogeneous membranes increases the membrane permeability, whereas their addition at homogeneous membranes does not have any effect. This study is of interest for a better understanding of cancer treatment methods based on oxidative stress (causing among others lipid oxidation), such as plasma medicine and photodynamic therapy.
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  Language Wos 000669541400034 Publication Date 2021-06-28
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN (down) 1549-9596 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.76 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 1200219N ; Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior; We thank Universidade Federal do ABC for providing the computational resources needed for completion of this work and CAPES for the scholarship granted. M.Y. acknowledges the Flanders Research Foundation (grant 1200219N) for financial support. Approved Most recent IF: 3.76
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:179766 Serial 6806
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Author Ghasemitarei, M.; Privat-Maldonado, A.; Yusupov, M.; Rahnama, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Ejtehadi, M.R.
  Title Effect of Cysteine Oxidation in SARS-CoV-2 Receptor-Binding Domain on Its Interaction with Two Cell Receptors: Insights from Atomistic Simulations Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Journal Of Chemical Information And Modeling Abbreviated Journal J Chem Inf Model
  Volume 62 Issue 1 Pages 129-141
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Binding of the SARS-CoV-2 S-glycoprotein to cell receptors is vital for the entry of the virus into cells and subsequent infection. ACE2 is the main cell receptor for SARS-CoV-2, which can attach to the C-terminal receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 S-glycoprotein. The GRP78 receptor plays an anchoring role, which attaches to the RBD and increases the chance of other RBDs binding to ACE2. Although high levels of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) are produced during viral infections, it is not clear how they affect the RBD structure and its binding to ACE2 and GRP78. In this research, we apply molecular dynamics simulations to study the effect of oxidation of the highly reactive cysteine (Cys) amino acids of the RBD on its binding to ACE2 and GRP78. The interaction energy of both ACE2 and GRP78 with the whole RBD, as well as with the RBD main regions, is compared in both the native and oxidized RBDs. Our results show that the interaction energy between the oxidized RBD and ACE2 is strengthened by 155 kJ/mol, increasing the binding of the RBD to ACE2 after oxidation. In addition, the interaction energy between the RBD and GRP78 is slightly increased by 8 kJ/mol after oxidation, but this difference is not significant. Overall, these findings highlight the role of RONS in the binding of the SARS-CoV-2 S-glycoprotein to host cell receptors and suggest an alternative mechanism by which RONS could modulate the entrance of viral particles into the cells.
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  Language Wos 000740019000001 Publication Date 2022-01-10
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  ISSN (down) 1549-9596 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 5.6 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 1200219N ; Binding of the SARS-CoV-2 S-glycoprotein to cell receptors is vital for the entry of the virus into cells and subsequent infection. ACE2 is the main cell receptor for SARS-CoV-2, which can attach to the C-terminal receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 S-glycoprotein. The GRP78 receptor plays an anchoring role, which attaches to the RBD and increases the chance of other RBDs binding to ACE2. Although high levels of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) are produced during viral infections, it is not clear how they affect the RBD structure and its binding to ACE2 and GRP78. In this research, we apply molecular dynamics simulations to study the effect of oxidation of the highly reactive cysteine (Cys) amino acids of the RBD on its binding to ACE2 and GRP78. The interaction energy of both ACE2 and GRP78 with the whole RBD, as well as with the RBD main regions, is compared in both the native and oxidized RBDs. Our results show that the interaction energy between the oxidized RBD and ACE2 is strengthened by 155 kJ/mol, increasing the binding of the RBD to ACE2 after oxidation. In addition, the interaction energy between the RBD and GRP78 is slightly increased by 8 kJ/mol after oxidation, but this difference is not significant. Overall, these findings highlight the role of RONS in the binding of the SARS-CoV-2 S-glycoprotein to host cell receptors and suggest an alternative mechanism by which RONS could modulate the entrance of viral particles into the cells. Approved Most recent IF: 5.6
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:185485 Serial 7050
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Author Tytgat, T.; Smits, M.; Lenaerts, S.; Verbruggen, S.W.
  Title Immobilization of TiO2 into self-supporting photocatalytic foam : influence of calcination temperature Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication International journal of applied ceramic technology Abbreviated Journal Int J Appl Ceram Tec
  Volume 11 Issue 4 Pages 714-722
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Immobilization of photocatalytic powder is crucial to obtain industrially relevant purification processes. To achieve this goal, self-supporting TiO2 foams were manufactured by a polyacrylamide gel process. These gels were calcined at different temperatures to study the effect of the calcination temperature on foam characteristics (rigidity, crystallinity, and porosity) and its influence on photocatalytic activity. The results show that an optimal degradation is achieved for those foams calcined between 700 and 800°C. Calcination at higher temperatures results in a steep decrease in activity, explained by stability issues of the material due to formation of Na2SO4 phases and a larger rutile fraction.
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  Language Wos 000339051500012 Publication Date 2013-04-24
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  ISSN (down) 1546-542x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.048 Times cited 2 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by a PhD grant from the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.048; 2014 IF: 1.320
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:117295 Serial 5960
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Author Apolinario, S.W.S.; Aguiar, J.A.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Angular melting scenarios in binary dusty-plasma Coulomb balls : magic versus normal clusters Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 90 Issue 6 Pages 063113
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Molecular-dynamic simulations were performed in order to investigate the melting processes of isotropically confined binary systems. We considered two species of particles, which differ by their amount of electric charge. A Lindemann type of criterion was used to determine the angular melting temperature. We demonstrate that the magic-to-normal cluster transition can evolve in two distinct ways, that is, through a structural phase transition of the first order or via a smooth transition where an increase of the shells' width leads to a continuous decreasing mechanical stability of the system. Moreover, for large systems, we demonstrate that the internal cluster exerts a minor effect on the mechanical stability of the external shell. Furthermore, we show that highly symmetric configurations, such as those found for multiple ring structures, have large mechanical stability, i.e., high angular melting temperature.
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  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication Woodbury (NY) Editor
  Language Wos 000347207000027 Publication Date 2014-12-29
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  ISSN (down) 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by FACEPE (Fundacao de Amparo a Ciencia e Tecnologia do Estado de Pernambuco) Grant No. APQ-1800-1.05/ 12, the bilatera project between CNPq and FWO-VL, and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2014 IF: 2.288
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122828 Serial 116
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Author Ramos, I.R.O.; Ferreira, W.P.; Munarin, F.F.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Bilayer crystals of charged magnetic dipoles : structure and phonon spectrum Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 85 Issue 5:1 Pages 051404-051404,12
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We study the structure and phonon spectrum of a two-dimensional bilayer system of classical charged dipoles oriented perpendicular to the plane of the layers for equal density in each layer. This system can be tuned through six different crystalline phases by changing the interlayer separation or the charge and/or dipole moment of the particle. The presence of the charge on the dipole particles is responsible for the nucleation of five staggered phases and a disordered phase which are not found in the magnetic dipole bilayer system. These extra phases are a consequence of the competition between the repulsive Coulomb and the attractive dipole interlayer interaction. We present the phase diagram and determine the order of the phase transitions. The phonon spectrum of the system was calculated within the harmonic approximation, and a nonmonotonic behavior of the phonon spectrum is found as a function of the effective strength of the interparticle interaction. The stability of the different phases is determined.
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  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication Woodbury (NY) Editor
  Language Wos 000304403400002 Publication Date 2012-05-30
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  ISSN (down) 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 8 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Brazilian agencies CNPq, CAPES, and FUNCAP (PRONEX grant), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil, and the CNPq-FWO collaborating project. The authors are grateful to Prof. G. Goldoni for some technical clarifications concerning Ref. [18]. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2012 IF: 2.313
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98940 Serial 233
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Author Apolinario, S.W.S.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Binary dusty plasma Coulomb balls Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 83 Issue 4 Pages 041136,1-041136,8
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We investigated the mixing and segregation of a system consisting of two different species of particles, having different charges, interacting through a pure Coulomb potential, and confined in a three-dimensional parabolic trap. The structure of the cluster and its normal mode spectrum are analyzed as a function of the relative charge and the relative number of different types of particles. We found that (a) the system can be in a mixed or segregated state depending on the relative charge ratio parameter and (b) the segregation process is mediated by a first or second order structural phase transition which strongly influences the magic cluster properties of the system.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000290154900004 Publication Date 2011-04-29
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  ISSN (down) 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 10 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by FACEPE (Fundacao de Amparo a Ciencia e Tecnologia do Estado de Pernambuco) and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2011 IF: 2.255
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89716 Serial 236
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Author Nelissen, K.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Bubble, stripe, and ring phases in a two-dimensional cluster with competing interactions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 71 Issue Pages 066204,1-11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000230275000049 Publication Date 2005-06-06
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  ISSN (down) 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 30 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2005 IF: 2.418
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:62446 Serial 258
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Author Carvalho, J.C.N.; Nelissen, K.; Ferreira, W.P.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Diffusion in a quasi-one-dimensional system on a periodic substrate Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 85 Issue 2:1 Pages 021136-021136,8
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The diffusion of charged particles interacting through a repulsive Yukawa potential, exp(-r/lambda)/r, confined by a parabolic potential in the y direction and subjected to a periodic substrate potential in the x direction is investigated. Langevin dynamic simulations are used to investigate the effect of the particle density, the amplitude of the periodic substrate, and the range of the interparticle interaction potential on the diffusive behavior of the particles. We found that in general the diffusion is suppressed with increasing the amplitude of the periodic potential, but for specific values of the strength of the substrate potential a remarkable increase of the diffusion is found with increasing the periodic potential amplitude. In addition, we found a strong dependence of the diffusion on the specific arrangement of the particles, e. g., single-chain versus multichain configuration. For certain particle configurations, a reentrant behavior of the diffusion is found as a function of the substrate strength due to structural transitions in the ordering of the particles.
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  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication Woodbury (NY) Editor
  Language Wos 000300671500007 Publication Date 2012-02-24
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  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 9 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Brazilian agencies CNPq and FUNCAP (PRONEX-Grant), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), and the bilateral projects between Flanders and Brazil and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI) and CNPq. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2012 IF: 2.313
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97203 Serial 698
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Author Ramos, I.R.O.; Ferreira, W.P.; Munarin, F.F.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Dynamical properties and melting of binary two-dimensional colloidal alloys Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 90 Issue 6 Pages 062311
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract A two-dimensional (2D) binary colloidal system consisting of interacting dipoles is investigated using an analytical approach. Within the harmonic approximation we obtain the phonon spectrum of the system as a function of the composition, dipole-moment ratio, and mass ratio between the small and big particles. Through a systematic analysis of the phonon spectra we are able to determine the stability region of the different lattice structures of the colloidal alloys. The gaps in the phonon frequency spectrum, the optical frequencies in the long-wavelength limit, and the sound velocity are discussed as well. Using the modified Lindemann criterion and within the harmonic approximation we estimate the melting temperature of the sublattice generated by the big particles.
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  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication Woodbury (NY) Editor
  Language Wos 000346833500007 Publication Date 2014-12-22
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  ISSN (down) 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 4 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Brazilian agencies CNPq (Program Science Without Border), CAPES, and FUNCAP (International cooperation program); the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl); the bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil (CNPq-FWO collaborating project); and the VLIR-UOS (University Development Cooperation). I.R.O.R. is grateful to Professor E. B. Barros for fruitful discussions. W. P. F. thanks Professor D. Martin A. Buzza for his illuminating comments on this manuscript. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2014 IF: 2.288
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Author Tkachenko, D.V.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Dynamics of colloids in a narrow channel driven by a nonuniform force Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 80 Issue 5 Pages 051401,1-051401,10
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Using Brownian dynamics simulations, we investigate the dynamics of colloids confined in two-dimensional narrow channels driven by a nonuniform force Fdr(y). We considered linear-gradient, parabolic, and deltalike driving-force profiles. This driving force induces melting of the colloidal solid (i.e., shear-induced melting), and the colloidal motion experiences a transition from elastic to plastic regime with increasing Fdr. For intermediate Fdr (i.e., in the transition region) the response of the system, i.e., the distribution of the velocities of the colloidal chains õi(y), in general does not coincide with the profile of the driving force Fdr(y), and depends on the magnitude of Fdr, the width of the channel, and the density of colloids. For example, we show that the onset of plasticity is first observed near the boundaries while the motion in the central region is elastic. This is explained by: (i) (in)commensurability between the chains due to the larger density of colloids near the boundaries, and (ii) the gradient in Fdr. Our study provides a deeper understanding of the dynamics of colloids in channels and could be accessed in experiments on colloids (or in dusty plasma) with, e.g., asymmetric channels or in the presence of a gradient potential field.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000272309500045 Publication Date 2009-11-10
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  ISSN (down) 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 14 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2009 IF: 2.400
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80313 Serial 774
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Author Peelaers, H.; Partoens, B.; Tatyanenko, D.V.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Dynamics of scattering on a classical two-dimensional artificial atom Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2007 Publication Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 75 Issue 3 Pages 036606,1-8
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract A classical two-dimensional (2D) model for an artificial atom is used to make a numerical exact study of elastic and nonelastic scattering. Interesting differences in the scattering angle distribution between this model and the well-known Rutherford scattering are found in the small energy and/or small impact parameter scattering regime. For scattering off a classical 2D hydrogen atom different phenomena such as ionization, exchange of particles, and inelastic scattering can occur. A scattering regime diagram is constructed as function of the impact parameter (b) and the initial velocity (v) of the incoming particle. In a small regime of the (b,v) space the system exhibits chaos, which is studied in more detail. Analytic expressions for the scattering angle are given in the high impact parameter asymptotic limit.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000245324700062 Publication Date 2007-03-14
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  ISSN (down) 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2007 IF: 2.483
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64290 Serial 782
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Author Zhao, H.J.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Dynamics of self-organized driven particles with competing range interaction Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 88 Issue 2 Pages 022914-22917
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Nonequilibrium self-organized patterns formed by particles interacting through competing range interaction are driven over a substrate by an external force. We show that, with increasing driving force, the preexisted static patterns evolve into dynamic patterns either via disordered phase or depinned patterns or via the formation of nonequilibrium stripes. Strikingly, the stripes are formed either in the direction of the driving force or in the transverse direction, depending on the pinning strength. The revealed dynamical patterns are summarized in a dynamical phase diagram.
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  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication Woodbury (NY) Editor
  Language Wos 000323333000014 Publication Date 2013-08-19
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  ISSN (down) 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 23 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the “Odysseus” Program of the Flemish Government and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2013 IF: 2.326
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110743 Serial 783
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Author Tkachenko, D.V.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Effect of correlated noise on quasi-one-dimensional diffusion Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 82 Issue 5 Pages 051102-051102,5
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Single-file diffusion (SFD) of an infinite one-dimensional chain of interacting particles has a long-time mean-square displacement ∝t1/2, independent of the type of interparticle repulsive interaction. This behavior is also observed in finite-size chains, although only for certain intervals of time t depending on the chain length L, followed by the ∝t for t→∞, as we demonstrate for a closed circular chain of diffusing interacting particles. Here, we show that spatial correlation of noise slows down SFD and can result, depending on the amount of correlated noise, in either subdiffusive behavior ∝tα, where 0<α<1/2, or even in a total suppression of diffusion (in the limit N→∞). Spatial correlation can explain the subdiffusive behavior in recent SFD experiments in circular channels.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000283710100001 Publication Date 2010-11-02
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN (down) 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 11 Open Access
  Notes ; We acknowledge discussions with M. Saint-Jean. This work was supported by the “Odysseus” program of the Flemish Government and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2010 IF: 2.352
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85799 Serial 806
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